1. In 1887, Granville T. Woods received Patent for Electromechanical brake
2. In 1898, W. Purdy Received Patent for Design for sharpening edged tools
3. In 1963, Emancipation Proclamation stamp goes on sale designed by George Olden.
Events In African American History For Aug 16
August 16, 2011
Written by Johnny B. Moore
Leave a comment